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Topic: OMG! LUMBAH PUNKCHA! (Read 22949 times)

So last week I visited the Frau and she decided that I might have some neurological issues (hyper-reflexive, pupils won't dilate, pronounced weakness in my left leg, occasional blindness, blah blah) that need closer attention.

So she's handed me over to some Infectious Diseases Doctor who is gonna give me an MRI and various other tests including a LUMBAR PUNCTURE!!

Fuckin' epic, right?

This is all happening today.

I have to travel about two hours east on the train to the hospital where they do this shit, but the train ticket only costs me $2.50 each way. Also all the medical stuff is 100% free (including the hospital stay if needed) AND I get picked up by an AIDS community worker at the station to avoid the inconvenience of changing trains to get to the hospital.

Socialised medicine is such a burden. I long to be free!

Anyways, I imagine this stuff will involve lots of sitting around waiting. As I'll have my trusty mobile internets with me I might update you from time to time.

"I have tried hard--but life is difficult, and I am a very useless person. I can hardly be said to have an independent existence. I was just a screw or a cog in the great machine I called life, and when I dropped out of it I found I was of no use anywhere else."

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

We're currently making a stately progress through the upper mountains which is a Fashionable Place to live. Consequently lots of wannabe hipsters, dumpy women in pashminas and fey middle aged men in berets are getting on board.

There is a distinct whiff of patchouli and pretentiousness in the air.

Since I know how much you love this movie, did you know that the 40th anniversary addition is being released next week. I read it will be worth buying. Maybe this will be yer birth of baby Jeebus day present.

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"I have tried hard--but life is difficult, and I am a very useless person. I can hardly be said to have an independent existence. I was just a screw or a cog in the great machine I called life, and when I dropped out of it I found I was of no use anywhere else."

I was hoping for cheery pictures on the train -- guess Matilda left the Thai house boy at home.

Don't forget that he shipped him off to Ann's Rock some time last week.

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"I have tried hard--but life is difficult, and I am a very useless person. I can hardly be said to have an independent existence. I was just a screw or a cog in the great machine I called life, and when I dropped out of it I found I was of no use anywhere else."

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

One thing that has never been clarified... Is this houseboy a pozzum? Drinking forbidden juice from Ann's Lady Chocha might be hazardous to his health.

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"I have tried hard--but life is difficult, and I am a very useless person. I can hardly be said to have an independent existence. I was just a screw or a cog in the great machine I called life, and when I dropped out of it I found I was of no use anywhere else."

You'll be fine, I'm sure. Now, you guys are going into winter there, right. I think I learned that from the "Wiggles." I was hoping that dude wearing the skull cap wasn't like the people I see all the time in 90 degree heat wearing them.

Ah hospital farts and manners how the colonies are so truly misrepresented in the Mother country.

Congratulations on not becoming more psycho at the smell off patchouli oil , there are crimes unsolved in the West off the Mother country due to that effluence, remember to pack a delightful nosegay for your return home , perhaps essence off Rahul.

Did you pack a weeks worth off Hospital costumes?

Nevermind there is probably a grant to buy suitable couture for those found stranded, far from ones valet.

Do take caremhtv

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"If we can find the money to kill people, we can find the money to help people ." Tony Benn

It sounds like you're in there with a rather strange lot. Knowing what little I do about you already, I feel sure you will add value to their vistsentence as well. Make lots of new friends while there but most of all get to the bottom of whats going on regarding your health. Sending you best wishes for improved health and a speedy exit.

What a lovely bouquet. Their scent might offset the smell from the lady who's passing hard boiled eggs and beans gas.

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"I have tried hard--but life is difficult, and I am a very useless person. I can hardly be said to have an independent existence. I was just a screw or a cog in the great machine I called life, and when I dropped out of it I found I was of no use anywhere else."

Well Enid, Marge and I have had just about enuff of Madame Broken Back. She carried on like a busted arse all night. Singing out like a motherfucker. I was sorely tempted smother the old moll.

She's lying there now, snoring her fucking head off.

To be honest Enid doesn't mind that much seeing as she's as deaf as buggery, but frankly Margaret and I have had it up to pussy's bow.

Hopefully I get the MRI today. Also a nerve conduction test and a lower body CT.

I gotta say, the girls have it pretty good. Enid and Marge don't even have to get up to go the brasco. They wear those adult nappy things and are able to relax in bed whilst they shit themselves and then have some poor nurse attend to the mess.

I gotta say, the girls have it pretty good. Enid and Marge don't even have to get up to go the brasco. They wear those adult nappy things and are able to relax in bed whilst they shit themselves and then have some poor nurse attend to the mess.

In my opinion, that's living!

MtD

Once you are out of the hospital and back on your feet relaxin at home I will gladly mail you some of the adult nappy things so you can relax in bed and shit yourself --- we can then have Ann's houseboy come by and attend to the mess --- Call it a get well soon gift. Yes, I would do that for you - you mean just that much to me Matty D!

Matty , I'm happy you have made some new friends . Those adult diapers aren't cheap , I know because I had to buy some for my mom when her leg was broken . I know the idea and the freedom of adult diapers may be luring but I would try and hold off a few more years and save a few bucks .

Edith and Marge sound like perfect sweethearts, I hope you have all exchanged addresses and phone numbers, cos you know you are gonna miss them....and give the STUDENT NURSES a break and treat them well, as old as I am I still remember what it was like when I was one..